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Post by Owen on Jun 2, 2016 4:09:57 GMT
1 ~~~ Touropia ~ Italy Travel Guide ~~~ 420
www.touropia.com/explore/italy/
What’s not to love about Italy? Located in Southern Europe, this boot-shaped country is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations for a number of reasons that include art treasures, trendy fashion, stunning landscapes, passionate people and top-class cuisine.
Italians are known for their zeal for life, and this trait shows up in every aspect of their culture from their animated language to their superb fashion and impeccable cuisine.
Exercised across the country is the Italian tradition, la passeggiata, where locals go out for an evening stroll to enjoy life as well as to show off new clothes and new romances.
Every region of Italy stars its own irresistible attractions from the Italian Riviera and Grand Canal of Venice in the North to the breathtaking Amalfi Coast and Pompeii ruins in the South.
The country is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. High art and monuments are to be found everywhere around Italy.
Besides its art treasures, Italy also features beautiful coasts, alpine lakes and scenic mountains. At the heart of the country is the capital city, Rome, with its centuries-old relics and lively cultural scene.
From Rome, the central region stretches outward to one of Italy’s most popular destinations, the picturesque wine country of Tuscany and its capital city of Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance.
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20 Most Beautiful Regions of Italy
Bordered by the Alps in the north, Italy is renowned around the world for its stunning scenery, which consists of picturesque countryside, beautiful coastline, and the idyllic islands of Sardinia and Sicily.
While the Apennine mountains run down the center of the peninsula, its long and scenic coastline is bordered by the Adriatic, Ionian, and Tyrrhenian Seas.
Tucked away among its varied landscapes you’ll find a myriad of iconic cities, such as Florence, Rome, and Venice, while the Italian lake district in the north and the Italian Riviera in the west also boast endless charming villages.
www.touropia.com/regions-of-italy-map/
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Post by Owen on Dec 15, 2017 14:42:12 GMT
2 ~~~ Touropia ~ Italy ~~~ 25 Top Tourist Attractions in Rome Ah, Rome. The city where hope springs eternal. It is a city that is proud of its ancient glorious heritage, a city that once expanded its empire throughout Europe, Africa and Asia. Rome is a city drenched in history and Christianity. First-time visitors may be easily overwhelmed by all this magnificent city has to offer. After all, one can find history and art on almost every street corner. That’s why visitors may want to do their homework to narrow down what they want to see and do before they get on a plane or train bound for the Italian capital. Rome is divided into several districts with its center, the Colosseo district, containing the most ancient attractions like the Colosseum, Capitoline Hill and the Roman Forum. On the outskirts of the center is Old Rome, featuring the Pantheon, stunning cathedrals, plazas and Renaissance architecture. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to see all the top tourist attractions in Rome in a few days or even a few months. Wise travelers won’t even attempt to see everything in one trip. To ensure they’ll return to Rome, they’ll toss a coin into the Fountain of Trevi. Legend has it that those who do will return to Rome again. www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-rome/29 August 2022 + www.youtube.com/user/touropia/videos
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Post by Owen on Apr 22, 2018 7:56:59 GMT
3 ~~~ Touropia ~ Italy ~ 10 Most Beautiful Amalfi Coast Towns
The Amalfi Coast is candy for the eyes with villages crawling from the Mediterranean Sea up mountains in southwestern Italy. The scenery is incredibly stunning and inspirational for composers, artists and moviemakers, and just about anyone else. The setting is so incredibly stunning that National Geographic considers the drive one of its ultimate road trips. The drive along the Amalfi Coast towns can be made in about two hours, with a few stops, but why would anyone want to rush through one of nature’s treats. Take time to stop and smell the lemon blossoms, tour an ancient church, buy the colorful ceramics the region is famous for or just plain chill out. www.touropia.com/amalfi-coast-towns/7 Sept 2020
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Post by Owen on May 10, 2019 5:47:15 GMT
4 ~~~ Touropia ~~~ 10 Best Places to Visit in Italy ~~~ link to Touropia Video of same name ~~~ travel-forum.freeforums.net/post/27981/threadLocated in Southern Europe, this boot-shaped country is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations for a number of reasons that include art treasures, charming towns, passionate people and top-class cuisine. It’s a place where you can see some of the most iconic sites in the world – the leaning Tower of Pisa, the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain, to name but a few. There’s the chance to see renowned Renaissance masterpieces and shop for high-end fashion too. Italy offers a magnificently rich array of sumptuous natural scenery and numerous opportunities to get out into nature. Cinque Terre, Sardinia, and the Dolomites all boast incredible landscapes and fantastic hiking routes. You could spend your time in this culturally rich land learning about the lives of the Romans, discovering the destruction caused by Mount Vesuvius at Pompeii, or simply lazing alongside one of the many Italian lakes and languishing in the opulence of the Amalfi coast. P{_” Italy offers so much to see and do that it would take a lifetime to explore. Plan your trip to this wonderful Mediterranean travel destination with our list of the best places to visit in Italy. www.touropia.com/best-places-to-visit-in-italy/
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Post by Owen on May 17, 2020 18:43:13 GMT
5 ~~~ Touropia ~ Italy ~~~ 10 Most Beautiful National Parks in ItalyWhen you think of Italy, it is probably not its wealth of national parks that immediately spring to mind. The home of the Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and innumerable other historic sites, it is not without reason that Italy is one of the most popular countries in the world to visit. With stunning beaches, incredible cuisine and uncountable archaeological sites, visitors to the country will be hard pressed to fit everything into their trip such is the plethora of unforgettable things to see and do. The dilapidated houses and ruins that hark back to the golden days of ancient Rome make for a lovely visit and with incredible landscapes framing the historic towns and cities; exploring all that Italy has to offer could take a lifetime. For a unique experience step off the beaten path and discover the most beautiful national parks in Italy. www.touropia.com/national-parks-in-italy/2 December 2021
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Post by Owen on Sept 8, 2022 1:10:24 GMT
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Post by Owen on Oct 6, 2022 3:31:27 GMT
7 ~~~ Touropia ~ Italy ~~~ 5 Beautiful Villages of Cinque Terre Cinque Terre is undeniably one of the most beautiful areas of Italy; a visit to just one of its towns will confirm this. Cinque Terre was just made to grace picture postcards. Located in northwest Italy, its five towns are built on steep hills and atop high cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean. It doesn’t get much more scenic than this. Most towns are reachable only by train. Comfortable walking shoes are a must since cars aren’t allowed in the older sections of these towns. Visiting the Cinque Terre villages is not only exercise for the body, but exercise for the soul. www.touropia.com/villages-of-cinque-terre/14 August 2020
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Post by Owen on Oct 6, 2022 4:50:44 GMT
8 ~~~ Touropia ~ Italy ~~~ 30 Top Tourist Attractions in ItalyItaly is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. High art and monuments are to be found everywhere around the country. Its great cities of art, like Rome, Venice and Florence are world famous and have been attracting visitors for centuries. Besides its art treasures Italy also features beautiful coasts, alpine lakes and mountains. No wonder it is often nicknamed the Bel Paese (beautiful country). With so many amazing sights, putting together a compilation of top tourist attractions in Italy is no easy task. The following list however should give a good indication of why over 40 million foreign tourists visit Italy ever year. www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-italy/
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Post by Owen on Oct 6, 2022 4:54:31 GMT
9 ~~~ Touropia ~ Italy ~~~ 14 Gorgeous Small Towns in Italy
Small isn’t necessarily bad. When it comes to the small villages of Italy, small is grrrrreat! While small towns may lack the amenities and sheer number of historical sites the big cities have, they more than make up for this with the spectacular water views you’ll find in Castelmola, the fields ablaze in colorful flowers of Neive and villages clinging to eroded pinnacles like Civita di Bagnoregio. If picture-postcard medieval villages appeal to you, it’s time to head to one of the many small towns in Italy. www.touropia.com/small-towns-in-italy/23 Sept 2021
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Post by Owen on Oct 9, 2022 0:08:46 GMT
10 ~~~ Touropia ~ Italy ~ Travel Info & Video ~~~ 10 Best Places to Visit in Italy - Travel VideoCheck out all the places seen in this video: ~ www.touropia.com/best-places-to-visit-in-italy/Located in Southern Europe, this boot-shaped country is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations for a number of reasons that include art treasures, trendy fashion, stunning landscapes, passionate people and top-class cuisine. Italy offers so much to see and do that it would take a lifetime to explore. m.youtube.com/watch?v=FlRwssZYRM0 ~ 15:07 ~ 2019 May ~ 5.4M Views ~ Travel Video of Italy ~
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Post by Owen on Oct 9, 2022 0:15:27 GMT
11 ~~~ Touropia ~ Italy ~ 15 Top Tourist Attractions in Florence, Italy ~~~The capital city of Italy’s Tuscany region, Florence is internationally esteemed for its high concentration of Renaissance art and architecture. Because it served as a wealthy and important center for medieval trade and commerce, the city gave birth to the Italian Renaissance movement. Florence is also credited with propagating many artists, inventors, writers, scientists and explorers as well as inventing opera and the florin currency, which lifted Europe from the Dark Ages. Simulating one enormous outdoor art museum, the city of Florence attracts millions of tourists every year. Walking is the best way to see the major tourist attractions in Florence. Some of the best places to walk include the Ponte Vecchio, a beautiful bridge spanning the Arno River and featuring a number of high-end jewelry shops. An overview of the best things to do in Florence: www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-florence/9 February 2022
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Post by Owen on Oct 9, 2022 0:24:22 GMT
12 ~~~ Touropia ~ Italy ~ 10 Top Tourist Attractions in Milan ~~~Located in Lombardy in Northern Italy, Milan is the country’s financial and fashion capital. It’s a sophisticated metropolis, a city with a forward-looking attitude that never forgets its past glories. Home to designers like Prada, Armani and Versace, Milan’s impressive shopping centers attract nearly as many visitors as the city’s centuries-old cultural institutions. With attractions in Milan like the Duomo Cathedral, La Scala and Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper it’s no wonder that Milan is Italy’s third most visited city after Rome and Venice. When planning a trip to Milan, tourists should consider the fact that many businesses and shops close during the month of August. As this tends to be the country’s hottest time of the year, many locals and proprietors go on holiday during this time. See also: Where to Stay in Milan ~ www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-milan/
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Post by Owen on Oct 9, 2022 0:27:25 GMT
13 ~~~ Touropia ~ Italy ~ 10 Top Tourist Attractions in Naples, Italy ~~~ With a history that stretches back to the Bronze Age, Naples is one of the oldest continuously inhabited places on Earth. The city boasts the largest Old Town district in Europe and has more historic churches than any other city in the world. There are plenty of cultural tourist attractions in Naples, often hidden behind the dirt, noise and chaos of everyday life in Italy’s third largest city. From impromptu arias in cafés to domestic squabbles in the streets, Neapolitans aren’t shy about expressing their feelings. Built around the beautiful Bay of Naples, the city sits under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, which perhaps explains why residents embrace life with such unpretentious and uninhibited attitudes. While it’s not as polished as other tourist destinations, Naples offers every visitor a rich and authentically Italian travel experience. See also: Where to Stay in Naples www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-naples/
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Post by Owen on Oct 9, 2022 0:31:17 GMT
14 ~~~ Touropia ~ Italy ~ 25 Top Tourist Attractions in Venice ~~~A city built on 118 islands off the coast of northeastern Italy, Venice is unlike any other city in Europe or, for that matter, the world. Virtually unchanged in appearance for more than 600 years, the City of Canals looks more like something out of a picture book than a modern metropolis. It’s a place where the entire city is viewed as an attraction in itself. A city packed with great art and architecture, millions of visitors come each year to enjoy the experience that is Venice. Even at the height of tourist season, however, Venice is a travel destination that manages to exceed all expectations. Here are the top tourist attractions in Venice that make a visit to this Italian city so special. See also: Where to Stay in Venice ~ www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-venice/
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Post by Owen on Oct 9, 2022 0:34:22 GMT
15 ~~~ Touropia ~ Italy ~ 12 Best Things to do in Verona, Italy ~~~ Verona is for lovers, especially for lovers of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Here, travelers can see the house where the Juliet who inspired the play was born; they can see the tomb where she is buried and in-between they can visit the church where Shakespeare married off the ill-fated couple. But Verona is much more than a play about star-crossed lovers. Things to do in Verona include exploring majestic churches, important palazzos, castles, ancient Roman bridge and one of the most magnificent Italian Renaissance gardens in Italy. This northern Italian town is, indeed, a charmer filled with Roman ruins and Gothic buildings. As the Bard himself might have said, “hie thee to Verona.” www.touropia.com/tourist-attractions-in-verona/9 February 2022
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Post by Owen on Oct 28, 2022 6:54:04 GMT
16 ~~~ Touropia ~ Italy ~ Travel Info 20 Most Beautiful Regions of ItalyBordered by the Alps in the north, Italy is renowned around the world for its stunning scenery, which consists of picturesque countryside, beautiful coastline, and the idyllic islands of Sardinia and Sicily. While the Apennine mountains run down the center of the peninsula, its long and scenic coastline is bordered by the Adriatic, Ionian, and Tyrrhenian Seas. Tucked away among its varied landscapes you’ll find a myriad of iconic cities, such as Florence, Rome, and Venice, while the Italian lake district in the north and the Italian Riviera in the west also boast endless charming villages. www.touropia.com/regions-of-italy-map/ 18 December 2021
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